Modern DevOps Sydney: Scaling Engineering Practices for DevOps Success

Modern DevOps Sydney concluded with a wealth of knowledge shared on the ever-evolving landscape of software development and best practices in DevOps. Throughout the day-long event, industry leaders offered insights on automation, cloud-native strategies, DevSecOps integration, and the power of data. As we delve into the key takeaways from this inspiring event, let's explore actionable steps you can take to empower your DevOps teams and achieve success.

Here are five key takeaways from the event:

• Automation and AI are transforming DevOps: Automation tools and AI are streamlining workflows, improving developer experience, and enhancing security. Andrew from Atlassian emphasized the importance of AI in improving productivity and job satisfaction, highlighting the need to focus on non-coding tasks that hinder developer efficiency. While, Suganthi from Snyk discussed the role of automation, policy as code, and templates in integrating DevSecOps practices early in the development process.
• Cloud-native development is essential: Effective cloud migration strategies and optimized cloud resource management are crucial for modern DevOps. Dan Liao from Tyro Payments highlighted the importance of integration and scaling engineering practices for scalability, emphasizing the need to set goals and consider factors like developer experience, training, and knowledge sharing.

• DevSecOps is paramount: Integrating security practices throughout the development lifecycle is essential for building secure and resilient applications. Suganthi from Snyk emphasized the importance of establishing good practices and creating a mindset for security, while Phillip from Synopsys referred to the Global State of DevSecOps Survey, highlighting the focus on security by design.
• Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) is key: Utilizing the latest CI/CD practices enables faster and more reliable software delivery. The panel discussion emphasized the importance of consolidation, reducing friction, and integration in achieving efficient CI/CD pipelines.
• Data is a critical asset: A data strategy is essential for secure and rapid data delivery to support DevOps and AI initiatives. The event highlighted the need for data sovereignty and anonymization tools, as well as the importance of data management in achieving the convergence effect.

Actionable steps for DevOps leaders:

• Embrace automation and AI: Invest in automation tools and explore AI-powered solutions to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Develop a cloud strategy: Formulate a plan for effective cloud migration and optimize cloud resource management for DevOps success.
• Integrate security: Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Modernize CI/CD pipelines: Adopt the latest CI/CD practices and tools to accelerate software delivery and maintain quality.
• Develop a data strategy: Establish a data strategy that prioritizes secure and rapid data delivery to support DevOps and AI initiatives.

Modern DevOps Sydney served as a springboard for innovation, equipping DevOps leaders and practitioners with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the ever-changing world of software development. By embracing automation, AI, cloud-native strategies, and robust DevSecOps practices, organizations can unlock the full potential of DevOps and achieve faster, more secure, and more reliable software delivery. Remember, the key takeaways and actionable steps outlined here are just the beginning. As technology continues to evolve, so too will DevOps practices. By staying informed, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning, you and your DevOps team can remain at the forefront of innovation.

Thank you to our speakers for taking the time out of their busy schedule to share their insights with us - Chirag D Joshi Tim Stokes Andrew Boyagi Edwin Kwan Daniel Liao Anna Atlygina Estevan Marchetti Chaves Neha Boora Vinod Bansal Jovana Dunisijevic Uzair Majid Andrew H. Vijay Jay Roman Danylak PhD ?? Jon Dawes Phillip Ivancic Gautam Rewati Raman Ben Ridley Suganthi Krishnavathi George Vatis Vincent Deng Michael Coates

Massive gratitude to our partners for their continuous support - Snyk Delphix 新思科技 GitLab Couchbase Aiven Veracode Aqua Security

And to all of our industry and media partners, this event wouldn't be a success without your support.

Cheers to Corinium team too - Rhys Ghorashi Jenny Azores-David Bryane Kwok Véronique Henrisson Siobhan Hady Raileen Yamco